The New $92,000 Federal Loan Limit Impact on Building Your College List
August 23, 2026
The high school senior class of 2027 is the second class needing to navigate college financing under the new federal loan limits created by the
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5 Steps in Paying the College Tuition Bill
July 25, 2026
Your child’s college bill has arrived. Before you click “Pay,” take a moment to pause. For many families, this is the first time the cost
10 Tips for Paying for College and Avoiding Excessive Debt (OBBB Updated)
July 25, 2026
The 2026-27 college bills are arriving, and for many families, paying for college has become more challenging than ever. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Paying for College: Parent Plus or Private Student Loans
July 25, 2026
With the first tuition bill due, many parents face a key question: should they fund their child’s education with a Direct Federal Parent PLUS Loan
PayForEd’s Virtual Financial Aid Dates Announced and New Enhancements
July 15, 2026
PayForEd has a Virtual Financial Aid Resource for families that provides clear information for the current college and student loan landscape. We have upgraded our
College Cost Data for 2026-2027 is now available on PayForED!
July 10, 2026
At PayForED, providing accurate, timely college cost information is at the core of what we do. Our proprietary college database is updated multiple times throughout
Federal Student Loan Interest Rate for 2026-27
June 27, 2026
The Federal government has determined the Federal Direct Student Loan interest rates for the school year 2026-27, which will be slightly lower. This will be
College Funding Has Gotten More Complex. Is Your Family Ready?
June 13, 2026
PayForEd Upgrades Its College Cost Analyzer to Navigate the New OBBB Landscape For more than two decades, American families have planned for college costs under
Paying For College
College Funding Decision Advice: Who Should I Trust Now That Rules Have Changed Under the OBBB?
If you’re the parent of a college-bound teenager, you already know the admissions process is stressful. What many families don’t realize until it’s too late
September 20, 2026
Financial Aid
Student Aid Index: Your Ultimate Guide to Maximizing Financial Aid
Navigating the student financial aid process can feel overwhelming, with countless options, forms, and unfamiliar terminology to navigate. To simplify this process, the PayForEd SAI
September 19, 2026
Financial Aid
Creating an FSA ID
Before starting the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), students and contributing parents must create an FSA ID. The FAFSA application becomes available each
September 19, 2026
Paying For College
10 Reasons to fill out the FAFSA
As the college application and financial aid season approaches, more families are concerned about how they will pay for their child’s education. Filling out the
September 16, 2026
Financial Aid
10 Most Common FAFSA Errors and Issues
As FAFSA season approaches, families nationwide will begin the financial aid application process. While completing the FAFSA may seem straightforward, even small errors can have
September 16, 2026
Financial Aid
SAI Calculator – Learn how to use an SAI Calculator
Why should a family learn how to use a Student Aid Index or SAI Calculator? On October 1, 2026, the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal
September 15, 2026
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